Saying Goodbye to Valued Partnership

Thanks go to Three Hounds Gallery for working with us on several homes. They have a great inventory of artwork and are wonderful to work with. I got sad news a couple weeks ago that they are shutting their doors, so please offer your support, if you haven't had a chance, go see what they have to offer and take advantage of the opportunity before it's gone!

Check out PRIVATE SHOWING!

An awesome new magazine is premiering this month - just went on shelves today! Private Showing, all about interiors... it gives an inside look at homes and lifestyles here in Wilmington. The first issue is featuring Mayor Saffo's house. You can pick them up at your closest Port City Java, and for a complete list of locations click on the title of this blog.

Another reason to be excited... Jessica Pirone, with Just Perfect! is a columnist and will be writing columns for each issue giving fabulous information you can use when selling your house and revamping your home-style. This issue focuses on those of you trying to sell your house while still living in it. We will post a link later, once you've had a chance to check out the magazine. (Don't want to give it all away right here!) ; )

Door Prize Winners

Thanks to all of the agents that came the open house last week that Jamie Hughes and I hosted!
The winners of the $50 gift certificates to Mayfaire were AJ Alex, Century 21 and Shannon Lee, SeaCoast Realty

Wine + Cheese Open House Tomorrow!

Agents, Come to our Wine + Cheese event tomorrow, Wednesday October 29, 2008 !
Time: 4 - 7pm
Location: 1826 Cross Staff Place in Landfall

Open House and a chance to view a listing we just staged.
Hosted by Just Perfect, and Jamie Hughes, Century 21

If you went to the Realtor Luncheon Jamie held about a month ago, you definitely need to take another look - you'll be shocked at the transformation!

Investors Club, Vendor Expo

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Investor's Club Vendor Expo last Thursday! It was great to meet everyone and hope you enjoyed the night. Congratulations to Reggie Neal on winning the Lowe's gift certificate we gave away!

We're Published!

If you are a member of the WCFHBA, be sure to check out the August Issue of the Tool Box to read our article, "It's not Just a Model Home!"

New Partnerships

Just Perfect! has now partnered with Three Hounds Gallery, on S. Front Street, who will be providing artwork by Sean Best, Katherine Webb, Dick Roberts, + more in our high-end staged homes! Their work is fabulous and we are so excited to be working with them!

Sawgrass, on N. Front Street, is also a new partner, and an awesome store!!! Check them out sometime when you're downtown. They have the greatest accessories and accent pieces... perfect place to find a unique gift for someone. Plus, the owners Val + John are amazing and John is an artist that sells some of his work in the store.

Crescent Moon in the Cotton Exchange downtown is also a new alliance... They have the coolest glass artwork... much of which you can use everyday. Turn a fanpool or a finial for your lamp into a work of art just by adding a fine piece from them. They represent many local artists as well and are actually starting a Glass Community right here in Wilmington!

Port City Social Club

There is a new group in town that allows the community to gather for a fabulous time while supporting local charities. Port City Social Club, a subsidiary of Cape Fear Volunteer Center, will be hosting 1 to 2 events per month that will sponsor a different charity at each.

The first event is coming up Saturday, May 17 at Antony's Carribbean Grille! Join us for lots of fun with a steele drum band, great drink specials, lots of people to meet, raffles you'll definately want to win, and a cause to care for.

Just Perfect's Jessica Pirone is a volunteer for Port City Social Club... feel free to contact for more information on the event or how you can volunteer!

Women's Golf Tournament

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is having it's 2nd Annual Women's Golf Tournament Monday, May 12.

Be sure to come out and have a great time, supporting your local chamber and enter in the raffle to win one of many great prizes including a Certificate for a Complimentary 1 hr. Consultation from Just Perfect! Call for more details: 910.251.7711

Women's Golf Tournament

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is having it's 2nd Annual Women's Golf Tournament Monday, May 12.

Be sure to come out and have a great time, supporting your local chamber and enter in the raffle to win one of many great prizes including a Certificate for a Complimentary 1 hr. Consultation from Just Perfect! Call for more details: 910.251.7711

Wilmington Business Journal

Check out the latest Wilmington Business Journal to find an article on Just Perfect! in the Entreprenuers Section. (Hopefully we'll be able to provide a link to it online soon)

Staging In The News: Raleigh

Front Page of the Home Section in the NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh

All The Home's A Stage by Samantha Thompson Smith

“Potential homebuyers typically will take just 15 seconds to decide if they want to buy your home. So if they're looking at your wedding pictures on the wall instead of the cherry built-in bookcases, you might have already lost them. Worse still, perhaps they're distracted -- even turned off -- by the ultramodern décor, the lingering scent of smoke or the antlers hanging in the den. In 15 seconds, they're too busy judging you, the homeowner, to notice the stone fireplace, the screened porch or the gourmet kitchen. In today's highly competitive real estate market, homeowners can't afford to make those kinds of mistakes. That's why more real estate agents and some homeowners lately are turning to professional home stagers to set a home apart....”

Focus On The Coast

Pick up the March Issue of Focus On the Coast to see Just Perfect! Home Staging + More featured in the Coastal Buzz section!

“Think HGTV's Decorating Cents or Designed To Sell - Right here in Wilmington! ...Jessica Pirone .. launched Just Perfect! Home Staging + More, a residential staging and interior redesign consulting service for occupied and vacant homes, based in Wilmington. In redesign, Just Perfect! transforms a space using what the client already owns to give their home a new look in one day. Through residential staging, Just Perfect works closely with Real Estate Agents [builders], and homeowners. Just Perfect! services offered also include personal shopping, pint consultation, organization, vacation rental services, and holiday decorating.” COASTAL BUZZ by KRISTI SINGER